Creating an Add-On Instruction

Follow these steps to create a new Add-On Instruction.

1. Open a new or existing project.

2. Right-click the Add-On Instructions folder in the Controller Organizer and choose New Add-On Instruction.

3. Type a unique name for the new instruction.

The name can be up to 40 characters long. It must start with a letter or underscore and must contain only letters, numbers, or underscores. The name must not match the name of a built-in instruction or an existing Add-On Instruction.

4. Type a description for the new instruction, maximum 512 characters.

5. For safety projects, choose a class, either Standard or Safety.

The Class field is available on the New Add-On Instruction dialog box for safety controller projects.

6. Choose a programming language for Add-On Instruction logic.

The language Type defaults to Ladder Diagram for safety Add-On Instructions.

7. Assign a Revision level for the instruction.

8. Write a Revision note, if necessary.

9. Add information about the Vendor, if necessary.

10. Click OK to create the instruction.